Flexor pollicis brevis

Movement guide

Flexor pollicis brevis

Bends the thumb at its large knuckle.

01

Thumb putty press

Thumb flexion · Soft putty

Also works

Flexor pollicis longus, other thenar muscles

How to perform +

Press your thumb into soft putty toward the palm, then release.

Keep the thumb joints aligned; do not force the end position.

Example volume · 1–2 sets × 8–12 gentle reps